On 26th April we received an email from a local lawyer saying all accounts had to be filed by 31st April (I know there are only 30 days in April). We were late and when the accountant returned from Puerto Plata today he said we would have to pay a fine of RD$15,000.
This is for a local charity. I accept we were late and it was our fault, but by any stretch of the imagination this is exorbitant.
Is this a result of the forthcoming election? Is anyone aware of any dispensations, or bodies we could appeal to. My inclination is not to pay the fine immediately unless someone tells me it increases with each week's delay.
I would appreciate any comments.
This is for a local charity. I accept we were late and it was our fault, but by any stretch of the imagination this is exorbitant.
Is this a result of the forthcoming election? Is anyone aware of any dispensations, or bodies we could appeal to. My inclination is not to pay the fine immediately unless someone tells me it increases with each week's delay.
I would appreciate any comments.